dope up
B2 informal separable both
In simple words
To take a lot of drugs or medicine, or to give someone a lot of drugs.
Literal meaning: To fill up with dope (drugs).
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To give someone, or take oneself, a large amount of drugs — especially to sedate, manage pain, or gain an unfair advantage.
"The athlete was accused of doping up before the competition."
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To take a lot of medication, especially to dull pain or induce sleepiness.
"She was completely doped up after the surgery and couldn't hold a conversation."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Can be used reflexively ('dope yourself up') or with an object. Tone ranges from disapproving to neutral depending on context. Medicinal use (e.g., before surgery) can be described without strong negative tone.
Commonly used with
painkillers medication athletes patients sedatives steroids
Forms
Base
dope up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
dopes up
he/she/it
Past simple
doped up
yesterday
Past participle
doped up
have + pp
-ing form
doping up
continuous
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